Newton Alabama Map

About Newton, Alabama

Newton is a locality in Dale County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The population density is 38.8 people per km². Newton is located at 31.3352°N, 85.6052°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36350.

Newton settles into the rolling terrain of southeastern Alabama, where the land breathes a humid, pine-scented air. It lies 14.8 miles east of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Ozark. The landscape here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, punctuated by the occasional open field where sunlight spills like warm honey. Creeks, often no more than a murmur in the summer heat, thread through the brush, their banks softened by ferns and the deep green of kudzu. The sky above Newton is a vast canvas, often a brilliant, almost aggressive blue during the day, softening to bruised purples and fiery oranges as evening descends, painting the scattered clouds with an ephemeral beauty. The very soil seems to hold the warmth of the sun, a rich, dark earth that yields readily to the hoe and the plough. The history of Newton is tied to the fertile soil and the slow, steady progress of agriculture. Originally settled by those seeking opportunities in cotton and later peanuts, the town’s economy still carries the imprint of its farming roots, though a quiet diversification has taken hold. The main thoroughfare, lined with buildings that echo a simpler architectural past, sees a gentle flow of traffic, a steady hum of local life. For generations, stories have been shared on front porches, tales of harvests and community gatherings, weaving a subtle narrative into the fabric of the place. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the enduring presence of its people and their connection to this land serves as a quiet testament to Newton's character.

About This Newton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newton, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.335172, -85.605213. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Newton and Dale County.

Detailed location data for Newton includes the ZIP code (36301), telephone area code (334), county seat of Dale County (Ozark), and school district assignment (Dale County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.